Bharat Taxi cooperative cab service launched in Uttar Pradesh across Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj
On 23 September 2026, the cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi was formally launched in Lucknow and, the same day, in Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj.
Summary
Bharat Taxi was launched in Lucknow at a programme addressed by Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol and attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Bharat Taxi works on the principle 'Driver is the Owner', making its drivers (Saarthis) stakeholders through the cooperative model. More than 10 lakh Saarthis have joined in six months, about 20,000 rides are completed daily, and over ₹100 crore has been credited to Saarthis. The Airport Authority, Lucknow Metro Rail and Lucknow Police signed MoUs with Bharat Taxi, and the Chief Minister launched the 'Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' portal.
Key facts
- Cities
- Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur, Prayagraj
- Model
- Cooperative; principle 'Driver is the Owner'; drivers called Saarthis
- Scale
- 10 lakh+ Saarthis in six months; ~20,000 rides daily; ₹100 crore+ credited to Saarthis
- MoUs
- Airport Authority, Lucknow Metro Rail, Lucknow Police
- Also launched
- Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana portal, Urvarak Setu app, UPCDC app
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Bharat Taxi, launched in Uttar Pradesh on 23 September 2026, works on which principle?
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Correct answer: B — Driver is the Owner
Bharat Taxi is a cooperative service based on the principle 'Driver is the Owner'.
Which of the following cities was NOT among those where Bharat Taxi was launched in Uttar Pradesh on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Agra
Bharat Taxi was launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj. Agra was not on the list.
Bharat Taxi drivers are called by which name under the cooperative model?
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Correct answer: B — Saarthis
Bharat Taxi's drivers are called Saarthis; more than 10 lakh joined in six months.